The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of right hernia repair with iliohypogastric or ilioinguinal neuralgia was denied as the evidence did not show severe to complete paralysis. The inguinal hernia claim was granted and rated at 10 percent, effective from the date of the grant of service connection.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be mild or moderate, which do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 8630. The inguinal hernia was rated as noncompensable due to its small size and reducibility, but granted with a 10 percent evaluation based on the severity of his symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Residuals of Right Hernia Repair with Iliohypogastric/Ilioinguinal Neuralgia, Inguinal Hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- May 25, 2017
- Citation
- 1718494
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and has remanded his claims for initial rating determinations due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right knee disabilities have been rated based on the severity of his symptoms, including pain and instability. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to make a determination regarding the appropriate disability ratings for these conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's inguinal hernia with status postrepair, residuals, and recurrence was rated at 60 percent since October 25, 2018. The Board denied an increased rating as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the new Diagnostic Code 7338.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including patellofemoral syndrome and meniscal disorder, is rated at 30 percent effective December 4, 2018.
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